"The Lantern Bird" joke
On retirement from the army, Kaka Singh and Bhola Singh settled in adjoining villages on the Kalka-Simla highway. One day Kaka Singh invited Bhola Singh to dinner to meet his visiting relations from London. Bhola Singh thought that as the path was steep it would be useful for him to take a lantern with him for use on the return journey. The party went on very well till about midnight, with a lot of wining and dining. Bhola Singh left in a jolly mood and reached home safely in the early hours.
The next morning there was a knock on the door. "Kaka Singh sent me to enquire whether you reached home safe and sound last night," the servant said. With a smile, Bhola Singh replied, "Oh yes. There was no problem."
The servant then said, "Sir, you left your lantern at our place; instead you brought along the cage of our parrot with you. I have come to return your lantern and take back the cage."
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